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189071195San Francisco: Southern Pacific Co. ca. 1890. Two original albumen photographs taken by a staff photographer for the Southern Pacific Railroad Company. Each photograph is 8 1/8 x 5 7/8 inches. Both are captioned and mounted on original boards with gilt edges. The first entitled 'Rotary Snow Plow in Action' and the second 'Snow Shovelling at Cascade'. Each photo shows a large group of men working on removing snow from the tracks. The Cascade mentioned is probably Cascade Trestle near Truckee although it is conceivable that it is Cascade Summit Oregon. Southern Pacific Co. hardcover
2401Omaha Nebraska: Union Pacific System 1924. A fine copy in original pictorial wrappers. One of the pamphlets issued by the Union Pacific Railroad to promote travel destinations serviced by their trains. Illustrated in both black and white photographic images and full page color plates reproducing artistic renditions of the Golden State's beauty when it was still a wide open paradise filled with promise. paperback
1978240089Omaha Neb: Union Pacific Railroads 1978. 1 vols. 4to. Ring binder in faux leather and cordoroy. Almost fine. 1 vols. 4to. <br/><br/> Union Pacific Railroads hardcover
H12352Very Good. No publishing information. 109 pp. of typewritten sheets bound with white cover and cloth spine some light wear and soil previous owner's name. Traces the journey of "Mark" -- probably Spiro -- from boot camp to deployment in the Pacific where he was part of the 14th Air Squadron and flew many missions including participating in the Philippine campaigns. Well written account. No copies located in institutions so assume just a small number were printed up for friends and family. unknown
1945346550The Pacific Theater 1945. Together 10 scattered issues of the above titled mimeographed typescript military newspapers. Small folio. Stapled as issued. Usual folds. Together 10 scattered issues of the above titled mimeographed typescript military newspapers. Small folio. Includes the following:<br /> The Noordam News. "Somewhere in the Pacific" i.e. aboard the transport ship Noordam II<br /> April 8 1943. Vol. 4 No. 2. 2pp.<br /> April 11 1943. Vol. 4 No. 6. 4pp.<br /> April 11 1943. Vol. 4 No. 7. 4pp. <br /> Warcast. Bougainville Island and elsewhere in the Pacific<br /> February 1 1944. 2pp.<br /> February 9 1944. 2pp.<br /> March 4 1944. 2pp.<br /> March 13 1944. 2pp.<br /> March 14 1944. 2pp.<br /> March 19 1944. 2pp<br /> Last Lap. USAT Etolin.<br /> October 23 1945. Issue No. 11. 4pp.<br /> <br /> Each of the above issues is inscribed in pencil "Co. G" possibly of the 182nd Infantry and several have the name "Milt Elberg" written on it. The news incudes general war news from the Pacific theater radio intercepts from Tokyon world news unrelated to the war humorous news from home and often "local news" or the heroics and humorous mishaps of soldiers. unknown
19432110502150415369Naikaku Printing Bureau 1943. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 Naikaku Printing Bureau paperback
20092111902153100275Ikaros Publishing 2009. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 Ikaros Publishing paperback
19882080502106510351Nihon Sports Publishing Company 1988. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 Nihon Sports Publishing Company paperback
191326706Tegicigalpa: Tipografia Nacional 1913. Wraps. Good. 26 pages. Printed yellow wrappers. 7 3/4 x 11 inches. Browned paper uncut and unopened. Dampstaining near spine in several places throughout. A scarce publication. Wraps. Rough english translation: "Regulation of the Honduras Section at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition San Francisco California 1915: approved by supreme agreement of May 28 1913 . followed by the Regulations and Rules for Reporting and Guidance of Those Who Claim to Participate in she dictated by the President of The Expresada Exposicon And Corrected And Approved By The Same Tipografia Nacional unknown
1619176888東京. Tokyo.: 東京日日新聞社. Tōkyō Nichinichi Shinbunsha. Showa 16 1941. Colour poster from a 1941 calendar. 53.5 x 38.5cm small holes at corners central horizontal fold. Some light even browning but overall a striking WWII image from a Japanese calendar. This colour illustrated calendar shows the months of March April and May 1941. The illustration features four Japanese war ships at sea with two naval guns in the foreground. The calendar is titled "Rough Sea on the Pacific Ocean". The implication being military threats are coming from across the Pacific. . 東京日日新聞社. [Tōkyō Nichinichi Shinbunsha]. unknown
1917List1730Chicago: Poole Brothers 1917. Folding map measuring 38 ½ x 26 ¾ inches. Tape repairs to verso some tears at folds and edges still bring and attractive good to very good overall with excellent restoration potential. A map of the canneries in Alaska British Columbia and Washington operated by the Deming and Gould Company who were influential in the growth of the Alaskan salmon trade. The map’s date of printing 1917 suggests that perhaps it was related to the war effort as salmon demand increased during this period. The Demings based in Chicago were influential in the growth of the salmon trade in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest founding Pacific American Fisheries Inc. in 1899 and continuing in various iterations until their sale of the firm in 1934 due to president E.B. Deming’s ailing health. The map shows seventeen different canneries several on the Alaska peninsula and the one in Bellingham. We find no record of this imprint only a later and small version held at the University of Washington. Poole Brothers unknown
196556840Los Angeles CA; Ketchum ID & Omaha NE: Schick; Gilbert Stanley Underwood & Micro-Tronics The Wurgler Co. 1965-1983. Collection including One original pencil drawing sized 6.5 x 23.5 in. framed & matted in black & glass frame sized 11 x 37.5 in. artist’s signature dated 12/83; Five blueprints reproduced on thick mylar stock sized 30 x 47.25 in.; 65 105 mm. blueprint negatives all carefully labeled in pencil on archival manila envelopes preserved in lidded black vinyl box gilt Sun Valley logo & lettering stamped on lid. This unusual collection containing a large panoramic elevation drawing of the historic Sun Valley Lodge five large blueprints reproduced from the originals as well as an invaluable grouping of 105 mm. blueprint negatives for all of the original drawings of the Sun Valley Lodge and sister lodge the Challenger Inn later Sun Valley Inn. Also present is a September 1932 blueprint negative for a proposed Union Pacific Cafeteria building in Ketchum ID. Harriman foresaw the tremendous potential in developing a skiing destination industry for the Union Pacific during the Great Depression and after hiring Count Felix Schaffgosch to scout locations determined in January 1936 that Ketchum ID would be the ideal spot. The Union Pacific contracted the famed Los Angeles CA architect Gilbert Underwood 1890-1960 who at the time was a key member in the Federal Architecture Project established by Roosevelt during the New Deal. Underwood was well known for designing Union Pacific lodges for the National Park Service including complexes at Cedar Breaks Zion Bryce Canyon North Rim of the Grand Canyon and the famed Ahwahnee Hotel at Yosemite. He would later produce the preliminary designs for the Timberline Lodge WPA project on Mount Hood OR. The large panoramic drawing depicts the historic South elevation of the Lodge as constructed in 1936 scale of 1 in. to 20 feet. The large reproduced plans include those for The First Floor Basement and Foundation Second Floor Third Floor and Fourth Floor and Roof Plan. The blueprint negatives include floor plans framing plans kitchen ceiling designs piping kitchen pantry details the range hoods bar plans dining table details & plans and even the bakers dough table. Bill Wurgler 1912-1996 founded the Wurgler Co. in downtown Omaha following World War II and maintained the largest and finest photographic and blueprint reproduction plant in the Midwest later selling to Standard Blue in 1969. We could find no similar collections in Worldcat; See: History of Sun Valley Visit Sun Valley Ketchum Idaho 2020; Laura Soulliere Harrison Architecture in the Parks: National Historic Landmark Theme Study 1986 pp. 245-249. Schick; Gilbert Stanley Underwood & Micro-Tronics, The Wurgler Co., unknown
191961494Portland OR: Fenner Manufacturing Co. Arcady Press ca. 1919. Tall 8vo. 5.75 x 8.9 in. 80 pp i.e. 160 pp. featuring interleaved blanks throughout for architects builders and home buyer’s notes in this case office copy w/ 1 leaf bearing pricing typescript. With 100’s of black & white text illustrations diagrams floorplans & diagrams throughout several colour plates. Quarter-black cloth over photo-illustrated softcovers cover art of massive Douglas Fir on front cover completed Fenner home on back dustsoiling edgewear some minor scuffing very faint tidemark to lower fore-edge for last couple signatures still a VG copy from the library of Anton Sterk 1882-1974 Dutch-American millwright who was the longtime foreman of the Fenner Manufacturing Co. plant in Portland OR w/ former ownership marking on front cover. First edition thus of exceedingly scarce & well-illustrated architectural catalogue for this noted Portland OR based manufacturer of ready-to-assemble homes intending to draw upon local timber as well as trim shipping costs on the West Coast to compete with Sears Pacific Ready-Cut HomesMontgomery Ward and other companies entering the market. These well-designed Pacific Northwest bungalows replaced the fancy Victorians in many western neighborhoods and although most of the homes were one story they also sold garages barns wooden water tanks as well as all of the built-in cabinetry and wood trims. The Fenner homes were delivered in bundles of material all clearly marked ready to assemble and with the instructions could be built by a novice but Fenner does mention that hiring a builder or contractor will still result in considerable cost-savings.The Redi Built House Co. was incorporated in May 1911 by J.H. Fenner F.C. Knapp president of the Peninsula Lumber Co. and James E. Brockway as secretary and treasurer. The numbering was directly related to the date issued so Catalogue No. 15 was issued in 1915 and by 1916 the company was expanding across the country. They were very popular in the fast expanding Ladd Addition and other old Portland neighborhoods as prospective buyers from 1911-1927 could visit their offices and sit down with and devise custom house plans to suit individual tastes. Today Fenner homes can be found in many older Portland and other Pacific Northwest city neighborhoods. No copies in Worldcat; See: Mail-Order Houses in Portland Oregon Preservation Artisans Guild 2024; Carolyn Flynn Pacific Ready-Cut Homes; Mass-Produced Bungalows in Los Angeles 1908-1942; Pollard-Terry 12000 Easy Pieces Was Your ‘20s House Built From a Kit 2006. Fenner Manufacturing Co., [Arcady Press], paperback
191861380Portland OR: Shope Brick Co. Columbia Commercial Studio 167 Fourth Ave. ca. 1918. Oblong 4to. 11.5 x 8.25 in. With 41 original linen-backed silver gelatin photographs sized 9.5 x 8 in. nearly all w/ neat type-written captions on versos all w/ photographer’s stamped imprint on verso. Contemporary flexible calf post-binder three nickel-plated screwposts at gutter margin rounded corners yapp edges gilt title stamped on front cover some fraying to the linen-backing at fore-edges minor edgewear some scuffing a few images w/ nearly indistinguishable perforated slices not penetrating linen still an exceptional exemplar w/ former ownership markings of Koch Schmidt on first image margin. An outstanding salesman sample photo album recording the use of Shope’s patented brick facades for homebuilding apartment buildings commercial buildings and interiors in the Pacific Northwest during World War I. The album opens with a 1914 award certificate from the Manufacturers & Land Products Show which remained on permanent exhibit at the Pacific International Exposition Building for over 10 years. This is followed by photographs shot of such buildings as the newly completed Aetna Apartments Printing Office at 21st & Sandy; the Utah-Idaho Motor Co. Maxwell dealership in Pocatello ID; the Golden Rule store in the Morris Block in Lewiston ID; the Miller Wood Fuel Co. in Portland OR with Chief Gasoline pump in front; the King Albert Apartments in Portland OR finished in 1918; together with many splendid examples of PNW Arts & Crafts homes. The featured homes include a stately residence on 49th & Belmont the Dr. Tamiesie House porch piers and tile floor in Laurelhurst now the Sisters of Social Services Home; the Nash home on Sunnyside; Armstrong residence on Council Crest; striking residences in Rose City Park Irvington and Alameda. Also featured are Craftsmen homes in Walla Walla Pocatello Corvallis Spokane and in other areas of Portland. Fourteen of the photographs depict the ornamental Arts & Crafts brick facades for fireplaces with interior shots. The main fireplace in the furnished Dr. Tamiesie home the DeKeater residence the fireplace finished in 1916 for the East Side Business Men’s Club in Portland and others. Founded originally in 1910 in the City of Portland by David Shope 1862-1948 having developed his specialized brick-making machinery for clay & concrete bricks as featured in the final photograph the company’s products quickly proved popular with Arts & Crafts architects in the Pacific Northwest. Shope used a patented process to achieve what he termed the “Red Wire Cut†and “Old Gold Rough Texture†for commercial facades and also used concrete cast stone to achieve special effects and sold his licensed machinery to contractors as well. By 1922 he heavily marketed the fact that the Shope facades were the only ones to mostly survive the 1922 Astoria fire. He also aggressively protected his patents suing competitors on a regular basis. After 1923 he sold out to the Eugene Concrete Pipe Company and returned to Lake City MN where he lived with his daughter Birdie. Gensler 1873-1968 was a German-American photographer in San Francisco CA who operated Columbia Commercial Studio from about 1915 through World War II before moving back to Alameda CA and in two of the photos he has proudly displayed his 1915 Harley-Davidson V-Twin motorcycle in the foreground. We could find no similar album or collection of photographs in any holdings for the Shope Brick Co. Shope Brick Co., [Columbia Commercial Studio, 167 Fourth Ave.], unknown
197763602San Francisco: Museum of Modern Art 1977. 4to. 47 1 pp. 74 photo plates decorated initials. Publisher’s brown pebbled faux calf cloth decorative gilt Holly Hocks border & lettering front cover gilt lettering on spine rounded corners NF copy. First edition of this exhibition catalogue for the photographs shot by Julia Hoffman 1856-1934 noted Arts & Crafts painter sculptor metal worker weaver and photographer whose exhibition and art classes in Portland OR heavily influenced the Pacific Northwest as well as the eventual establishment of the Oregon College of Art & Craft and was the first lifetime member in 1902 for the Portland Art Association precursor to the Portland Art Museum. Her photos exhibited here capture family life the interiors of the home on 714 Everett Street Yellowstone fishing trips and childhood exuberance. These photos were donated to the San Francisco MOMA by renowned designer decorator Margery Hoffman Smith who was Assistant Director of the WPA in Oregon in the 1930’s and was responsible for the historic interiors of Timberline Lodge at Mount Hood. Museum of Modern Art, hardcover
019138San Francisco: International Hotel Support Committee Publisher. Unbound. Good. no date presumed late 1970s. Single sheet legal sized light pink paper. Printed on both sides with bilingual text: Spanish on one side English on the other. A flier for a demonstration to stop evictions at the International Hotel in San Francisco. Given that the last tenants were evicted in August 1977 it appears this demonstration may have been a last ditch effort. The flier describes public support for the cause and gives a list of four demands The International Hotel was a hotel located in the Manilatown section of San Francisco and provided low income housing to mostly elderly Filipino residents. Beginning in the late 1960s developers sought to evict its residents in order to build a parking garage. Students residents and city activists organized and protested for years against the eviction efforts including poet Al Robles. GOOD condition. The English side has a strip of white paper glued along the top edge obscuring some of the large captions. The paper bears a partial handwritten note that doesn't appear related to the flier. Minor wrinkling/creasing. International Hotel Support Committee, Publisher unknown
193662691Salem OR: Travel & Information Dept. Oregon State Highway Commission 1936. 4to. 19 1 pp. printed in blue & black photo-illustrated throughout 2 maps. Self-printed colour-illustrated softcovers center crease fold from original mailing faint tidemark to upper left corner back cover minor shelfwear still VG- bright copy w/ original postmarked illustrated mailing envelope to L.E. Bundy in Fairfield ID dated May 28 1936. First edition of this surprisingly uncommon automobile travel brochure issued during the depths of the Great Depression as Oregon’s anti-New Deal and severely racist governor Charles Martin 1863-1946 attempted to encourage expanded automobile travel and tourism in Oregon to revive the lagging economy. The photographs capture Oregon’s scenic spots from Cannon Beach to Native American fisheries at Celilo Falls and the Pendleton Round-up. Worldcat locates 2 copies U of O U of W. Travel & Information Dept., Oregon State Highway Commission, paperback
188059310Portland OR & Seattle WA: Walter Angus MacKay Julia Rose Eder MacKay Cross & Dimmitt ca. 1880-1958. Two vols. 1st - Thick oblong 4to. 11.5 x 8.75 x 2.25 in. 128 pp unpaginated. on thick black paper. With 461 photographs sized 1.75 x 2.75 in. up to 4.5 x 5.5 in. including 2 CDV’s 1 cyanotype several albumen and range of silver gelatin snapshots on matted and glossy paper stock many w/ annotations either on verso below images or w/in the margins at lower fore-edge or in pencil some w/ white ink alongside the images. Contemporary flexible polished calf post-binder punch-sewn at gutter margin in gold silk braid RPPC of Tillamook Bay OR by Gregg mounted on front cover chipping & wear to front cover wear to corners wear & rubbing to some fore-edges occasional chipping minor closed tears still VG exemplar; 2nd vol. -- Oblong 8vo. 8 x 5.75 in. 78 pp unpaginated. on thick tan paper stock. With 101 silver gelatin photographs mounted sized from 1.75 x 2.75 in. up to 4 x 6 in. some w/ sepia effect either mounted directly on the pages or many affixed with small strips of black paper or old paper corners affixing the images to the leaves a few w/ annotations on verso or below. Contemporary flexible diced calf “Housh†photo album chipping & wear to spine wear & bumping to corners some pages reworked by compilers at some point still a G exemplar both albums’ photos with bright strong contrast. These photo albums faithfully follow the sporting and leisure activities of two gearheads from Chicago -- Walter MacKay and his brother Carrol MacKay who together with their extended families and friends drive and auto-camp across the West. The large first album opens with many photos following a trip to Yosemite National Park as well as scenes along the route and upon the return of Walter & Julia. Their follow-up automobile trip in 1928 takes them to Yellowstone National Park via Spokane Idaho and Montana with photos included of Old Faithful a photo by Haynes of the Grand Geyser as well as auto camping at “Mammoth Hot Springs.†Subsequent photos trace their travels through the Columbia River Gorge the Snake River Mount Rainier National Park Ariel Dam near Ariel WA Hoods Canal WA and Newport OR. Their speed boat launch the Carmen is featured in some photos along with several views of pumps hoisting engines giant diesel and gas engines under repair. Other trips include those to Snoqualmie Falls Trout Lake WA near Mt. Adams working a hoist at logging camp partying with friends in Renton WA and even views of Walter MacKay advertising his Automobile Repair Shop with a cover on his rear tire. Other outings include auto camping and picnicking along the Mt. Hood Loop Grant’s Park on the Clackamas River Mt. Hood the Rogue River Table Mountain and views of Grants Pass. Walter and his gearhead friends were known for their stripped-down roadster racing cars and were also early participants in the Seattle Motorcycle Club and Motorcycle races. A couple photos within the two albums show early motorcycles and even gallivanting on some stripped down chassis without engines or tires. The second album includes a series of photos featuring Walter and his car beneath a towering Cedar Stump with arch cut into the base and him holding gun as well as standing on the fenders of the car. The second also includes automobile camping photos with tent and cots folded out of the rear of the automobile driving into Vancouver B.C. as well as driving to Mount Rainier and more along the Columbia River Highway and Mount Hood. Also featured are hunting shots in Eastern Oregon construction of a summer log cabin and much more. Mackay 1883-1959 was a mechanical engineer machinist gearhead racecar builder who came West working for the railroad as a machinist before working for Paragon Co. in Seattle as parts manager. He owned and operated the MacKay Automotive Repair at 165 E. 39th in Portland OR on the SW corner of 39th Cesar Chavez and Belmont for years before working at Albina Engine & Machine Works at the end of the Great Depression. One of the photos in the 2nd album shows MacKay with his camera shooting a photo and several show Julia MacKay’s 1880-1958 sisters and family. Should be noted we unknowingly catalogued an album on Seattle Auto Racing and Motorcycle Clubs from before World War I without having had access to these unknown albums. See: The Origins and Growth of the Club Scene in Western Washington 1910-1941 Jolly Rogers Motorcycle Club Feb. 7 2009; Seattle Motorcycle Races Pantages Theater Program Early Advertising in the West 1867-1918 Univ. of Washington Spec. Collections. Walter Angus MacKay, Julia Rose Eder MacKay, Cross & Dimmitt, unknown
194055321Omaha NE & Chicago IL: Union Pacific Railroad Printed by Poole Bros. Feb. 1940. 4to. 7.75 x 9 in. 16 pp. which folds out into large oblong folio 30.75 x 18 in. pictorial map by Gerald A. Eddy on verso with numerous photo illustrations map on recto. Self-printed colour-illustrated softcovers cover art of Boulder dam minor shelfwear slight wear to crease folds still VG copy. First edition of this splendid promotional brochure by the Union Pacific Railroad extolling the amenities facts about Boulder Dam and Lake Mead Boulder and Las Vegas on the eve of World War II. Worldcat locates 1 copy Library of Congress. Union Pacific Railroad, Printed by Poole Bros., paperback
194052059Omaha NE: Union Pacific Railroad Oct. 25 1940. 4to. 11 1 pp. Numerous photo illustrations map on back cover. Self-printed softcovers cover art photo of the air-condition Art Deco streamlined Las Vegas railroad station slight creasing shelfwear still VG copy. First edition of this scarce promotional brochure by the Union Pacific Railroad extolling the amenities and available boating cruises fishing and swimming at Boulder Dam and Lake Mead as well as the Las Vegas night life on the eve of World War II. Worldcat locates 1 copy Univ. of Missouri St. Louis. Union Pacific Railroad, paperback
1939505696Hood River News 1939. Paperback. FINE. Printed Red on 11 x 17' white cardstock. We date this poster around 1939 based on martching Hood River News wrestling broadsides with dated newspaper clippings. 'Former location Penny-Wise Store on Heights Hood River.' Some very trivial rubbing to the tips otherwise uncommonly clean and sharp. Top billing heavyweight match features an absolutely yoked and glistening Seelie Samara stage-name for George Hardison an African-American athlete and one of the most prominent characters in the early years of the 'Golden Age' revival of dramatic/entertainment wrestling in America. Hardison was born in Georgia and after a stint as a carnival strongman was scouted by 'Tiger Man' John Pesek who became his boxing trainer. Sometime in the late 30's Hardison began competing in staged Wrestling matches in the Northeast. In 1938 he signed with promoter Jack Pfefer with whom he began traveling extensively; while he was regularly billed in the Midwest and California this broadside is the only record we found of Pacific Northwest appearance. From the early-40's onward Hardison's appearances were confined to segregated 'Race Matches'; he would hold claim to the 'Negro World Heavyweight Championship' belt through the early 50's. Cory Santos writes 'A fan favorite Samara had power and technical prowess in equal measures. His muscularity was unique for the era; his bulging physique was a striking contrast to the bulkier frames of many heavyweights of the period. The Samara character also included costume elements — the most noteworthy of which was a Muslim head wrap Hardison used when being advertised from Algeria his most common birthplace or Afghanistan. Still given the huge number of strange hometowns it is difficult to keep track of exactly what character elements are geographically based and which are just random items based on the fanciful imaginations of “Africa†from countless midwestern promoters. But a sense of fair play honor and respect defined the Seelie and variants Ras and Haille Samara characters to audiences. Combined with his impressive physique these virtues earned him lasting nicknames including “Negro Hercules†“Black Adonis†the “insert location here Wildman†and famously the “Black Panther.†'Seelie Samara: A Forgotten African-American Great.'. [Hood River News] paperback
1939505695Hood River News 1939. Paperback. NEAR FINE. Printed Red on 11 x 17' white cardstock with Oregon Daily Journal clippings advertising the billing d. Wed. Jan 25 1939. A Barnstorming troup from the very early years of the 'Golden Age' revival of dramatic/entertainment wrestling in America. Top billing with wrestler photographs an intra-Northwest match between a tattooed 'Sailor' Franz and barrel-chested 'Logger' Dave of Aberdeen--both characters reflecting the respective industries of their cities. 'This match will no doubt be rough as both men are inclined to use rough tactics!' The second match of out-of-town grapplers receives no extra copy. 'ADMISSION: Adults 55c Under 16 25c First Five Ladies Free Each to be Accompanied by Paid Admission.' With 6 clippings pasted to the back side. One d. Jan 20 1939 recounts a previous bout with the same wrestlers who have now advanced to a culminating round described in a second clipping d. Wed Jan 25 1939 and which the current poster advertises. Four additional clippings eulogize 'R. V. Harrington noted wrestling referee and basketball and baseball leader who passed away Wednesday morning.' Harrington coached and referreed in several Oregon cities including Dallas Portland Newberg Astoria and Eugene. The Obituary reads: 'Mat Referee Counted Out By Master.' Two stab punches to left side some trivial rubbing to the extremities very clean and sharp otherwise with only minimal toning. Hood River News paperback
1939505694Hood River News 1939. Paperback. VERY GOOD. A Barnstorming troup from the very early years of the 'Golden Age' revival of dramatic/entertainment wrestling in America. Dated 1939 from news clippings attached to a matching poster advertising the event d. Jan. 1939 possibly a bit earlier or later. An all-Northwest billing with top position going to the women's match featuring 'Undisputed World's Champion' Clara Mortenson of Seattle who is photographed with her Champion's belt. Rudy Brenner of Longview is photographed for the men's bout. 'Adults 55c - Under 16 25c First Five Ladies FREE When Accompanied by Paid Admission.' 'Both Matches 2 out of 3 Falls to a Finish. Printed in red on white paper 11 x 17'. Two hole punched with sticker ring reinforcements to reverse. Edges worn with some creasing and moderat toning small chip to top left corner. 'One of the most popular women on the carnival circuit was Clara Mortensen the daughter of wrestler Fred 'Mart' Mortensen a former light heavyweight champion. She wrestled her first professional match at the age of seven when her father put her in the ring aginst her brother Leo at an Elks Club picnic in Portland Oregon in 1925 . She adopted the nickname 'The Eternal Woman' and laid claim to the women's championship asserting she had won the title by beating Barbara Ware in 1932 following the retirement of recognized champion Cora Livingston.' Mortenson was a pivotal figure in the history of Women's wrestling drawing huge crowds in venues in Honlolulu Los Angeles Florida Montana and Washington DC. She was featured in the Washington Times and Time Magazine and famously appeared in the 1951 noir Racket Girls a film about a gangster fronting as a women's wrestling manager. Laprande & Murphy Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling. Hood River News paperback
192051079n.p.: WiebeckTurtly Compani n.d. ca 1920. ca 1920. 9" x 5" in pictorial wrappers. Printed in blue and gold. 24 pp. Illustrations. Advertisements. Map showing system map of the Buenos Aires and Pacific Railway from Valparaiso to Santiago and Mendoza on rear wrapper. Information and photographs of Buenos Aires Mendoza crossing the Andes Puenta del Inca Valparaiso Santiago etc. Light soiling on wrappers and edges of pages. Very good. Wiebeck,Turtly Compani n.d. [ca 1920]. unknown
191347854Abbeville France: F. Paillart 1913. 12mo pp. 32; original orange pictorial paper wrappers; evenly toned; very good. A collection of canticles in the Micmac language. [F. Paillart unknown
